Vanderbilt University
Open Rank Tenured/Tenure-track Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering -
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Open Rank Tenured/Tenure-track Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering - Energy
The Mechanical Engineering department at Vanderbilt University School of Engineering invites applications and nominations for an open-rank tenured/tenure-track faculty position to begin in the fall of 2026. This position is part of our commitment to establishing an interdisciplinary Energy Cluster aimed at addressing grand societal and scientific challenges.
This position seeks candidates with expertise that aligns with our strategic mission to enhance research and education in the broad field of engineered materials for energy applications. Areas of particular focus include:
Synthesis of energy materials
Theoretical understanding through first-principles calculations and AI
Novel energy conversion, storage and transport techniques
Intelligent materials-based energy systems
Candidates who can contribute to the interdisciplinary strength of the Energy Cluster—or those with novel applications of emerging technologies related to energy materials—are highly encouraged to apply.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering includes 22 primary faculty members (16 tenured/tenure-track), 8 staff members, about 280 undergraduate students, and 70 Ph.D. students. Our faculty are internationally recognized in several areas of engineering and materials science.
Qualifications Candidates must have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related fields by the time of appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to:
Establish a nationally recognized research program supported by extramural funding.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering and materials science, and demonstrate excellence in pedagogy and mentoring.
Contribute to departmental, school-wide, and university-wide initiatives, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.
Application Instructions Applications will be reviewed as they are received; those received by December 1, 2025, will be given full consideration. Applications should include the following materials:
Statement of research interests, highlighting potential collaborative opportunities within and beyond the Energy Cluster.
Statement of teaching philosophy, including innovative approaches to teaching and curriculum development.
Service statement (required for tenure applicants only).
Contact information for at least three references.
Equal Opportunity Statement Vanderbilt University shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60‑1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a) and 60‑741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Vanderbilt is an equal opportunity employer.
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This position seeks candidates with expertise that aligns with our strategic mission to enhance research and education in the broad field of engineered materials for energy applications. Areas of particular focus include:
Synthesis of energy materials
Theoretical understanding through first-principles calculations and AI
Novel energy conversion, storage and transport techniques
Intelligent materials-based energy systems
Candidates who can contribute to the interdisciplinary strength of the Energy Cluster—or those with novel applications of emerging technologies related to energy materials—are highly encouraged to apply.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering includes 22 primary faculty members (16 tenured/tenure-track), 8 staff members, about 280 undergraduate students, and 70 Ph.D. students. Our faculty are internationally recognized in several areas of engineering and materials science.
Qualifications Candidates must have a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related fields by the time of appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to:
Establish a nationally recognized research program supported by extramural funding.
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in mechanical engineering and materials science, and demonstrate excellence in pedagogy and mentoring.
Contribute to departmental, school-wide, and university-wide initiatives, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment.
Application Instructions Applications will be reviewed as they are received; those received by December 1, 2025, will be given full consideration. Applications should include the following materials:
Statement of research interests, highlighting potential collaborative opportunities within and beyond the Energy Cluster.
Statement of teaching philosophy, including innovative approaches to teaching and curriculum development.
Service statement (required for tenure applicants only).
Contact information for at least three references.
Equal Opportunity Statement Vanderbilt University shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60‑1.4(a), 60‑300.5(a) and 60‑741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Vanderbilt is an equal opportunity employer.
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